Meldungen aus Europa – Page 4954

  • Article

    Low-cal watermelon on the way

    2003-08-22T12:44:48Z

    Scientists at the Faculty of Agriculture in Rehovot, Israel, have developed a low-calorie watermelon.

  • Diesel price-rise warning
    Article

    Diesel price-rise warning

    2003-08-22T08:58:12Z

    The Freight Transport Association has told lorry operators to plan for an increase in diesel prices from October 1 with the prospect of government increasing fuel duty by 1.28p a litre.

  • A demonstration day at  Favorita's Pueblo Viejo farm
    Article

    Favorita offers seminar solution

    2003-08-21T12:19:40Z

    Favorita Fruit Company in Ecuador is offering its suppliers cost-free best practice seminars.

  • Cobnuts ñ right up Cannon's street
    Article

    Cobnuts ñ right up Cannon's street

    2003-08-21T16:45:28Z

    The Kentish cobnut crop is earlier than ever in 2003. Following last year's bumper harvest, expectations were for a smaller yield, but ideal production conditions have taken levels to not far short of 12 months ago. Now, the tricky part ñ where are they going to be sold? Tommy Leighton asks the question.

  • Article

    Taste or yield ñ the apple conundrum

    2003-08-21T16:44:29Z

    It is interesting to watch this industry turn full circle. Only three or four years ago, it appeared that taste had fallen way

  • Top of the table
    Article

    Top of the table

    2003-08-21T16:44:13Z

    Warm weather sweeping the UK should bring a favourable beginning to the top-fruit season. Growers and suppliers are optimistic of a positive start and with new industry innovations and continued targeted promotional work, the future is looking rosy. John Broy reports.

  • Mangoes move up ladder
    Article

    Mangoes move up ladder

    2003-08-21T16:42:15Z

    Produce-savvy consumers are demanding more from their mangoes than ever before and with seasonality, fairtrade and speciality types climbing high on the list of priorities, the race is on for suppliers and retailers to keep up with an increasingly sophisticated demand. Emma Hardy reports.

  • Flower advertising goes national
    Article

    Flower advertising goes national

    2003-08-21T14:10:23Z

    A four-week advertising campaign for fresh flowers will begin on September 15

  • Article

    Geest in LEAF link

    2003-08-21T13:49:35Z

    The LEAF logo is making an appearance on supermarket salads thanks to one enterprising supplier.

  • Article

    Boost for farmers' markets

    2003-08-21T13:49:24Z

    A new project to boost farmers' markets in Teesdale and the Wear Valley has been launched

  • Article

    Marinated ingredients from Beacon Foods

    2003-08-21T13:49:06Z

    Beacon Foods has added marinated ingredients to its speciality range

  • Article

    New machines for Florette

    2003-08-21T13:48:51Z

    Florette has installed machines from Packaging Automation

  • Article

    Countdown to Fresh2003

    2003-08-21T13:43:34Z

    Europe's new annual conference ñ Fresh2003 ñ for the fresh produce industry focuses on consumer demands.

  • Hairyape makes third anniversary upgrade
    Article

    Hairyape makes third anniversary upgrade

    2003-08-21T12:41:29Z

    Hairyape has celebrated three successful years by improving its site

  • Ben Gill puts a plum in his mouth, while the posh folk of Britain - who already have plums in their mouths - win accolades
    Article

    Plum deal for British

    2003-08-20T16:57:15Z

    Posh totty Tara Palmer Tomkinson has been voted Britain's plummiest person in a poll to celebrate the launch of British Plum Month.

  • Sungover of Sydenham, a surefire hit, pop pickers
    Article

    Cherry picked for success

    2003-08-20T16:37:21Z

    Northwest cherries has named a winner in its own fruity version of TV's Pop Idol and tipped the band for the top.

  • Cranberries are grown on vines in bogs which are flooded to enable harvest
    Article

    Cranberry forecast up

    2003-08-20T16:23:56Z

    Production of cranberries is up this season on last in the US, although the largest producing state has registered a decline.

  • Which port will receive Brazilian melons: Sheerness bound?
    Article

    Brazilian melon confusion

    2003-08-20T15:36:59Z

    Discord reigns at the start of the Brazilian melon campaign as the industry is still in negotiation over which port will receive the fruit for the duration of the season.

  • Digital tachograph system delayed
    Article

    Digital tachograph system delayed

    2003-08-20T14:28:04Z

    The fitting of digital tachographs into new lorries will not take place on time, says the Freight Transport Association.

  • Article

    Tesco reportedly looking at blind spot

    2003-08-20T14:27:02Z

    Inventors are reported to be in discussion with Tesco over a new scanner for blind and partially sighted shoppers.